Alena Juanita Babb Campbell

June 10, 1929 - October 5, 2005

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Alena Juanita Babb Campbell, 76, of 106 Devonshire Lane died Wednesday, October 5, 2005 at Greenville Memorial Hospital. A native of Greenville, she was the daughter of the late Elbert Elmore Babb and Sybil Pressley Babb, and the late Myrtie Kay Babb. Mrs. Campbell retired from Fiber Industries. She was a faithful member of Trinity Fellowship Church, and had enjoyed singing with her church choir. Above all, she was devoted to, and found great joy in her family. Surviving are her loving husband of 59 years, William Lowell Campbell, Jr. of the home; daughter and son-in-law, June Karen Kaye and Michael Wayne Southerland of Greenville; son and daughter-in-law, William Stephen and Deborah Merck Campbell of Greenville. She was predeceased by her infant daughter, Linda Gail Campbell. Also surviving are her grandchildren, Zach and Stephanie Southerland, Brittany and Alysha Southerland, Heath and Heather Campbell, Chase and Devin Campbell; and great-grandchildren, Riley and Benton Southerland, Reece Campbell and Madison Greene, all of Greenville. Also surviving are her siblings, Martha and Ralph Moody of Greenville, Frances and Edward Holliday of Belton, Sybil and Billy Smith of Hickory Tavern, Edgar and Marsha Babb of Shelby, NC, Gary and Diane Babb of Canton, Georgia and Brenda Babb Prince of Greenville, and many other extended family members who loved her. Funeral services will be held Sunday at 3:00 pm at Thomas McAfee Funeral Home, Northwest, with visitation prior to the service from 1:15 ? 2:45 pm. Committal will be in Woodlawn Memorial Park Remembrance Chapel. Mrs. Campbell?s grandchildren will serve as pallbearers. Memorials may be made to the Upstate Alzheimer?s Association, 301 University Ridge, Suite 5000, Greenville, SC 29601 or to Trinity Fellowship Church, 1700 North Pleasantburg Dr., Greenville, SC 29609. She will be deeply missed by all whose heart she has touched. Nanny, we love you, and we find comfort in the knowledge that you are at peace in God?s glory. The family is at the residence.

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May the God of hope give you peace for your souland a deep sense of comfort from every prayer lifted for you and you family during this time

Nita's bright smile lit her face with sunshine and everyone's around her. She had a gentle and happy spirit that lifted everyone around her with a special touch that made you know she thought you were special. We send our love and prayers to all of you,

My thoughts and prayers are with you, my dear old friends.

Bill and Family, On behalf of my dad, Harold Reiland and our family we wish to extend our sympathies and let you know that you are in our prayers. Dad was real upset that he couldn't attend the visitation and funeral. He really thought the world of Juan

Kaye, we were saddened by your Mom's death. I did not know she had Alzheimers. It is such a terrible disease. It robs you of the personality, yet the body is still here. I sometimes help a neighbor whose wife has it and it is so tough for him. Your M

Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.

Dear Uncle Bill, Kay, Steve and family: You all will be in our hearts and prayers. Aunt Nita will certainly be missed as she was one of a kind. God broke the mold when he made her! I will always tell everyone that my Aunt Nita was the "multi-tasking

May God grant you peace in this time of loss and surround you with his love. Love, Anna Marie

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